1991 Ford Ranger XLT review from North America
"A great truck for the money!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
A/C went out at 85K miles.
U-joints replaced at 90K miles.
Clutch went out at 129K miles.
Radiator replaced at 160K miles.
Alternator replaced at 170K miles.
U-joints replaced again at 172K miles.
General comments?
This tough little truck has had a few problems here and there, but nothing out of the ordinary and is still running great 11 1/2 years later! The paint still looks good too and not a speck of rust anywhere on the body panels.
I have not babied this truck in the least (have hauled lots of stuff and pulled several trailers), but I have kept up the regular maintenance. I believe that regular maintenance is the key to keeping ANY truck on the road with the least amount of troubles - foreign or domestic.
The ONLY reason I am not buying another Ranger is the fact that they do not offer a 4-door Crew Cab version. I am buying a Toyota Tacoma Double Cab, instead, but not because the Ranger was a bad truck at all.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10 miles |
| Most recent distance | 183231 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Silverado |
| Date of Entry | 10th July, 2002 |